Joseph "Papa Joe" Stratton, US Army Veteran, age 84, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 having lived a life well celebrated.
Beloved son of the late Clifford and the late Ludie Stratton (nee Boynton). He was the eighth born of thirteen children. Papa Joe’s memory will be cherished by his surviving siblings Zelda, Nellie, Artry and Isaac as well as many nieces, nephews, countless cousins and friends.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 23rd from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors 3600 W. 95th Street, Evergreen Park, Illinois until the start of the Celebration of Life at 3:00 PM. Interment Monday, February 24th at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. Departing Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors at 10:30 AM for Honors Service at 12:00 PM.